LIVE EVENT - Get to the Point: The Gluteus Medius

June 3, 2026 - 8am AWST, 10am AEST, 12pm NZST

There are a number of essential points in orthopedic and sports acupuncture. Treating the gluteus medius at the extraordinary point Jiankua is certainly one of these points. Whether for lumbosacral pain or pelvic stability, this is a must-know point.

Whitfield Reaves
Whitfield Reaves

Course Overview

This is a Live Webinar event that will be held on June 3, 2026 - 8am AWST, 10am AEST, 12pm NZST.

 

There are a number of essential points in orthopedic and sports acupuncture. Treating the gluteus medius at the extraordinary point Jiankua is certainly one of these points. Whether for lumbosacral pain or pelvic stability, this is a must-know point.

And because the gluteus medius does not have a known acupuncture meridian point on the muscle, it is often missed by the acupuncturist.

 

The gluteus medius stabiles the pelvis. When the muscle is weak, the pelvis drops on the opposite side of this weakness, creating imbalance and biomechanical issues. Pain and dysfunction result. To complicate matters, the gluteus medius has a referral pattern of pain throughout the lumbosacral region. While the muscle is on the Shaoyang line, referral pain is usually found in the Bladder channel region of the low back, hip, and sacrum.

 

The gluteus medius is prone to inhibition – it will "turn off" with any stressful circumstances. Thus, pelvic instability may be frequent and it may aggravate the pain syndromes. Additionally, muscle strain, tendinitis, and trigger points are common within the muscle itself.

 

All this results in pain and a muscle that needs to be treated. The region of the extraordinary point Jiankua is a very effective place to start. Located halfway between the greater trochanter and the iliac crest, it is easy to locate and ahshi is a great guide to finding the precise point.

 

Long and short, you need to know Jiankua if you treat back and hip pain!

 

The recordings will be made available for you to review after the event!

Objectives

  • Describe the anatomical tissue where the point Jiankua is located.

  • Learn how to locate the point Jiankua.

  • Understand five signs and symptoms that the point Jiankua is used for.

Outline

  • June 3, 2026 - 8am AWST, 10am AEST, 12pm NZST (1 hr)

    The origin, insertion, and action of the gluteus medius.

    The location of Jiankua, as seen visually both live and in video.

    Understanding why the signs and symptoms are produced by the gluteus medius when it is dysfunctional.

Reviews

  • Heather B. (Canada)

    Another great course from Mr Reaves. I am looking forward to continuing my on line training with him. He is an interesting teacher with a very concise approach.

Reviews

Another great course from Mr Reaves. I am looking forward to continuing my on line training with him. He is an interesting teacher with a very concise approach.

Heather B. (Canada)

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Full Biography

Whitfield Reaves

In practice for over 40 years, Whitfield Reaves, OMD, L.Ac., specializes in the field of sports medicine. Being in the forefront of the acupuncture sports medicine field, Whitfield's experience includes working with athletes at the 1984 LA Olympic Games at the 1984 LA Olympic Games and countless other sport competitions since. He is an author, he teaches internationally as well.

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More Details

  • CPDs:

    Approved By: AACMA (1), ANTA (1), ATMS (1), Acupuncture NZ (1), Standard Certificate (1)

    Pending: NCCAOM

  • Language: English

  • Course Type: Live Webinar

  • Course Length: 1 h

  • Course Notes: Notes may or may not be provided with this event.

  • Access Period: Lifetime Access to Recordings

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